L.C. Anderson High
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Department of Instructional
Technology
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The Campus Technology Committee has developed this Technology Plan. It is
aligned with the Austin ISD Technology Plan and the State Long Range Plan for
Technology. The campus strategies focus on goals and objectives related to
Teaching and Learning and Educator Staff Development.
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L.C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Instructional Technology Implementation Plan
2008-2009
The following staff participated in the development of this Technology Plan:
Gary Adam
Richard Frazier
Crissie Ballard
Yvonne Fuller
Ryan Burns
Aixa Hernandez-Pounds
Jerry Cantu
Heather Schulman
Phillip Davenport
John W Sperry
Matt Earhart
Todd Taylor
Kylie Faseler
Principal and ITRC Signatures.
Fax this signature page only to Instructional Technology 414-6567. The entire plan should be submitted via email to Marc Thrall.
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Donna Houser
Principal
Crissie Ballard
Instructional Technology Resource
Contact
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Existing Infrastructure Conditions:
Number of students
Number of teachers
Average number of computers per classroom
Number of computer labs available for general use
Number of computers in library for student use
Number of wireless mobile computer labs (COWS)
Approximate number of computers (Teacher and Student)
Approximate number of computer projectors
Number of campus based technology support staff
2026
118
2-3
0 (or 2 in library)
65
2 with a total of 10 computers (6 replacements have been
ordered with tech funds, but are on hold due to OS 10.5)
550
11 mounted- departments and library 15
2 (1 tech specialist 1 ITRC)
Summary of current technology needs on our campus:
(Brief summary describing current hardware/infrastructure issues/status.)
Summary of most recent Campus STaR Chart Data
School Technology and Readiness – Teacher Tool for Planning and Self-Assessing
Criteria and more information can be found online at http://starchart.esc12.net/
Campus STaR chart ratings based on Teacher STaR Charts as submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
Ratings are based on the following scale.
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1=Early Tech
Technology
2=Developing Tech
3=Advanced Tech
4=Target Tech
Campus Rating
Patterns of Classroom Use
2
Frequency/Design of Instructional Setting Using Digital Content
1
Content Area Connections
2
Technology Applications (TA) TEKS Implementation
4
Student Mastery of Technology Applications (TA) TEKS
2
Online Learning
1
EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Campus Rating
Content of Professional Development
1
Models of Professional Development
1
Capabilities of Educators
2
Access to Professional Development
2
Levels of Understanding and Patterns of Use
2
Professional Development for Online Learning
2
LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Campus Rating
TEACHING AND LEARNING
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Leadership and Vision
Planning
Technology
Instructional Support
Communication and Collaboration
Budget
Leadership and Support for Online Learning
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TECHNOLOGY
Students per Computer
Internet Access Connectivity/Speed
Other Classroom Technology
Technical Support
Local Area Network Wide Area Network
Distance Learning Capacity
2
2
2
2
2
2
Campus Rating
2
3
2
3
3
2
Staff Development Needs
?The staff require more preparation during staff development for using computers in the classroom, as well as more
computers available for classroom use.?
Future Vision and Direction
(Brief statement describing where your campus would like to be in three years related to technology integration. )
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Alignment with Austin ISD Technology Plan 2007-2010
The following goals and objectives are from the District Technology Plan. Campuses will focus on four objectives from Goal 1
and.three objectives from Goal 2.. The campus focus objectives are shown below in boldface and are marked with a “*”.
Campuses may choose to include additional objectives in their Campus Tech Plan.
Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Teaching & Learning focuses on the instructional needs of teachers and the learning needs of students in meeting the vision of
technology in education.
All Learners will:
 have access to relevant technologies, tools, resources and services for individualized instruction 24/7.
 use information and communication technologies to collaborate, construct knowledge and provide solutions to
real-world problems
 use research based strategies in all subject areas to improve academic achievement.
 communicate effectively in a variety of formats for diverse audiences.

*Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level.
Objective 1.2: Offer and provide the Technology Applications high school courses to meet the curriculum and graduation
requirements specified in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
*Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Objective 1.4: Develop strategies to monitor and document progress of integration of technology into curricula and
instruction and to monitor and report student mastery of the Technology Applications TEKS to TEA.
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*Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
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specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
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Goal 1: Teaching and Learning (Continued)
Objective 1.6: Implement innovative programs that promote parental and student involvement, increased communication with
parents, students and community members, and community access to educational resources.
Objective 1.7: Ensure that school libraries have the latest technology and online resources for student research and curriculum
integration and to assist teachers in teaching information literacy and Technology Applications Skills
*Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Objective 1.9: Ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and adaptive/assistive devices as
appropriate.
Objective 1.10: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of specialized or rigorous courses and expanded curricular
offerings through the use of technology, including distance learning and digital content services to meet the
diverse and personal learning needs of all students.
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Goal 2: Educator Preparation and Development
Educator Preparation and Development addresses the staff development needs not only of teachers but of all the members of
the professional education community
All educators will:
 develop new learning environments that utilize technology as a flexible tool where learning is collaborative, interactive
and customized
 ensure integration of appropriate technology throughout all of curriculum and instruction.

*Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation
and enrichment TEKS.
Objective 2.2: Support teachers in developing classroom websites and online resources to share lessons, monitor student
progress, and establish regular communication with parents and students.
Objective 2.3: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of ongoing professional development through the use of
technology, including online and other distance learning and digital content services.
Objective 2.4: Provide staff development and document progress of teachers towards mastery of the Technology Applications
Educator Standards I-V.
*Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
*Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered
technology use.
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Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support
Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support at all levels address the creation of a shared vision, encourage and sustain
the appropriate integration of technology, use modern information technology tools to embrace accountability and use data for
decision-making.
All leaders will:
 develop, implement, budget for and monitor a dynamic technology plan to meet the needs of a changing workforce
and economy
 offer expanded instructional opportunities to students via online digital content, and a variety of distance learning
technologies.
 provide opportunities for sustained, relevant and timely staff development in a variety of formats.
 expect appropriate technology use throughout the teaching and learning process.
 Provide an electronic communications system to foster collaboration
 Provide easy access to student data for effective analysis and decision making
 Support a comprehensive student data system
 Allow parents to access their student’s data
 Support business practices with an all-inclusive software package
 Create and support applications to meet the request of instructional leaders
Objective: 3.1 Incorporate ongoing technology planning in classroom, library, campus, and district improvement plans.
Objective: 3.2 Promote a comprehensive planning process that involves all stakeholders.
Objective: 3.3 Create budget and secure funding to support technology identified in classroom, library, campus, and district
planning efforts.
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Objective: 3.4 Coordinate the use of electronic data in district planning to support research-based decision making focused
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on success.
Objective: 3.5 Provide parents secure electronic access to student information.
Objective: 3.6 Incorporate mastery of SBEC Technology Applications Standards into local educator appraisal system.
Objective: 3.7 Budget for, offer, and support expanded online curriculum and instructional opportunities to students.
Goal 3: Leadership, Administration and Instructional Support (Continued)
Objective: 3.8 Participate in collaboration with representatives from Pre-K-12, higher education, parents, businesses and
community to share resources and services.
Objective: 3.9 Provide position appropriate training for all staff.
Objective: 3.10 Support an interactive, integrated system for data
Objective: 3.11 Design, implement and maintain enterprise applications and services
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Goal 4 ~ Infrastructure for Technology
Infrastructure for Technology focuses on hardware, software, and tech support personnel. The infrastructure must be secure,
stable, supportable, flexible, scalable and follow common standards in order to grow with new technologies.
The infrastructure will provide
 measures to ensure all data is secure and accurate.
 data standards to support interoperability and accessibility for all users
 reliable hardware, software and infrastructure
 equitable access to computers, systems, and e-learning technologies for all users
 technical assistance to support teaching and learning.
 provide a robust network within and between schools
Objective 4.1: Design, install and maintain a technology and telecommunications infrastructure for communications and
services that ensures reliable secure equitable access.
Objective 4.2: Strive to achieve and maintain a personal computing device access ratio of 1:1 for both students and
professional educators.
Objective 4.3: Provide on-demand access to appropriately configured technology for all students and staff, including those
with disabilities.
Objective 4.4: Maintain an obsolescence policy to ensure maximum efficiency and use of technology and infrastructure by all
students and staff.
Objective 4.5: Provide and maintain an infrastructure for communications with parents and community members, including
year-round access to school news, educational resources, data and personnel.
Objective 4.6: Maintain a high level of customer service
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Goal 1: Teaching and Learning
Objective 1.1: Integrate the Technology Applications TEKS within the foundation curriculum at each grade level and provide
specialized courses in Technology Applications.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Distribute TA TEKS
outline to every teacher at
beginning of school year
August
inservice
ITRC/IT
facilitator
Grade 6-8 technology applications TEKS
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126.toc.html
2. Utilize AISD UOP database
for sample lessons
3. Utilize AISD core content
curriculum guide for
technology integration
suggestions
4. Provide at least 5
technology applications
classes for the 2008-2009
school year
On-going
All teachers
On-going
All teachers
UOP database
http://uop
Instructional planning guides
http://www.austinschools.org/matrix
Teacher lesson plans and lab
use demonstrate
implementation of
TEKS; students demonstrate
mastery of TA TEKS, grades 6-8
See above
On-going
Tech Apps
Teachers,
ITRC
Digital media labs, software for web mastering,
graphic animation and design, desktop
publishing,
film production, computer science.
5. Evaluate updating digital
media labs to support new
applications for computer
Summer,
2008
ITRC,
Principal,
Tech Apps
Campus funding
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See above
Student enrollment will
support teaching at least 2
sections of all 5 technology
applications courses
offered.
Digital media labs will be
updated with new computers
and/or software to support
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science, desktop
publishing, andTechnology
web
mastering
6. Ensure that correct
Spring, 2008
prerequisite information is
provided to students on
course sheets; promote
enrollment in tech apps
classes
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Teachers
ITRC, Tech
Apps
Teachers,
Counselors
technology applications
curriculum.
High School Technology applications curriculum,
Secondary Student information guide, local and
district choice sheet
Flyers/classroom visits/posters/school
announcements.
Increase in enrollment of
students in technology
applications courses.
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Objective 1.3: Use digital diagnostic tools for formative evaluation to monitor progress toward the mastery of instructional
objectives. Integrate student performance data from district/state assessment instruments with electronic
curriculum resources to inform and differentiate instruction for every child
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
Benchmark testing
Beginning,
middle and
end of school
year
2.
Benchmark test data
Beginning,
middle and
end of school
year
3.
TAKS and SDAA data
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
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Department of
curriculum and
instruction. All
core subject
area teachers,
department
chairs, ITRC
Department of
curriculum and
instruction. All
core subject
area
teachers,
department
chairs, ITRC
Department of
Curriculum and
instruction.
Core
subject area
teachers
Department of curriculum
website
(http://matrix/curriculum)
Multifunction printer
Benchmark tests administered and
successfully scanned within input
window
timeframes.
Department of curriculum
AIMS reporting
(http://matrix/curriculum)
Results of benchmark testing data used
to
determine which students need
additional
help/which objectives need additional
instruction.
Department of curriculum
website
(http://matrix/curriculum)
Teachers can evaluate where the
strengths
and weaknesses are in order to modify
their lesson plans with the goal of
mastery
of all objectives. Test scores will also
determine which students need to be
pulled out for remedial help before
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taking
TAKS in the spring.
Technology
Objective 1.5: Provide curriculum to ensure personal safety for students in a digital world and Acceptable Use Policies that
specify expectations and rules for students, parents, and teachers.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. All faculty and staff are
provided a copy of the
AISD Acceptable Use
Policy
2. Parents are provided a
copy of the policy when
registering their student. We
will propose providing this at
Back-to-School night as well
3. Students are provided a
copy of the policy in the
student handbook
4. Teachers monitor student
computer use at all times
in classrooms. In labs with
more than 5 computers,
teacher workstations have
Lanschool remote viewing
software installed to monitor
student activities
5. Students and teachers are
August Inservice
ITRC,
Principal
AISD Acceptable Use Policy
http://www.austinisd.org/inside/technology/aup.phtml
All faculty and staff will be
familiar with the district’s
policy.
September,
2008
Principal, all
teachers, ITRC
http://www.austinisd.org/inside/technology/aup.phtml
Parents will be aware of the
district policy
September,
2008
AP, ITRC, all
teachers
Student handbook
http://www.austinisd.org/inside/technology/aup.phtml
Students will be aware of
the district policy
On-going
All teachers,
ITRC
Lanschool software
Students will use the
computers for educational
purposes only.
2008-2009
All teachers,
AISD electronic resources
Students and teachers will
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aware of and utilize the
Technology
district funded on-line
databases and search
engines. Students are
engines. Students are
provided with information
pamphlets to use these
resources at home.
6. Gale Group collection of
2008-2009
databases will be purchased
for our campus/home use
Librarian,
Library staff
7. Copyright laws as they
pertain to on-line
resources are made available
to both faculty and students.
There will be additional staff
awareness and training for
Turnitin.com. The
administration will
encourage use of this site
for all academic research.
8. District internet filtering
2008-2009
English Dept.
Chair,
Librarian,
Campus
Principal
$1600 (subscription renewal)
2008-2009
ITRC, Campus
District-wide internet filtering. Department of
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All teachers,
librarian, IB
coordinator
http://ibistro.austinisd.org
New teacher library orientation, ninth grade library
orientation, distribution of information sheet with
usernames and passwords for access to databases
(Parent Night, Back-to-school night, during library
visits). Librarian will meet with freshman teachers to
encourage at least one assignment where use of
specific websites/databases is required.
Funding from either IB or library accounts
be familiar with and use
Nettrekker, AISD electronic
resources, both at school
and at home.
Students and teachers will
have access to a valuable
collection of databases
including eBooks for
science topics, the
Literature Resource Center
for upper division English
classes, newspapers, Texas
almanac
and more.
Teachers and staff will
demonstrate ethical use of
technology. There will be an
increase in the number of
faculty using Turnitin.com
to prevent plagiarism.
Student use of the internet
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is used to block
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objectionable, dangerous
or distracting websites.
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Principal ,
Director of IT
instructional technology.
will focus on the curriculum
objectives.
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Objective 1.8: Utilize innovative strategies for the delivery of the foundation curriculum to meet the diverse and personal
learning needs of all students.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Utilize distance learning lab to
provide virtual field trips, crosscity
meetings, student collaboration
On-going
2.. Use Smart Board as a teaching
tool
On-going
3. Explore use of “clickers”
as a teaching tool in any/all
academic subject areas
Summer,
2008
4. Incorporate web-based
curriculum, including fee-based
sites such as explorelearning.com
5. Use wireless mobile carts for
multimedia projects
6. Utilize Discovery Education’s
United Streaming videos
to enhance core content and
enrichment instructions
2008-2009
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On-going
On-going
Librarian, ITRC,
IT facilitator,
AISD Distance
Learning
coordinator,
teacher
“mentors”
All teachers,
ITRC, Librarian
IT facilitator
ITRC,
Department
Chairs, IT
facilitator,
Principal
All campus
teachers
All campus
teachers
All academic
teachers, IT
facilitator
Distance Learning Lab in
dependable working order
Anderson HS will utilize the
distance
learning lab for no less than 10
events during the 2008-2009
school year
Smart Board in Distance
learning lab, math and science
depts.
Campus Funds to purchase
“clickers”
Teachers will use smart board to
enhance curriculum
UOP’s, IPG’s, Campus
funding/AP or IB funds for
subscriptions?
Wireless mobile carts in good
working condition
IPG’s,
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
Multimedia carts/ceiling
mounted projectors
Teachers will use clickers to
enhance curriculum.
Carts will be in use most of the
time
Every academic subject teacher
will
have and utilize his/her United
Streaming account to enhance
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7. Use District
designed template to create a
website that provides daily/extra
credit assignments, gives links to
on-line tutorials, provides important
information regarding tutoring
times/contact information, etc. so
that parents and students can keep
up with assignments.
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2008-2009
All academic
teachers
District website template
Demonstrations by campus staff of welldesigned websites.
Curriculum
Every academic subject teacher
will
maintain a website, updated
regularly.
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Goal 2: Educator
Preparation and Development
Technology
Objective 2.1: Provide professional development for teaching and integrating Technology Applications into the foundation
and enrichment TEKS.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1. Teachers will be encouraged
to enroll in technology
classes through PDA
2008-2009
All campus
teachers
AISD Professional development academy
https://pdaecampus.austinisd.org/login.html
2. Provide on-site campus
support for integration of
technology applications
TEKS (6-8) into core and
enrichment areas
3. Teachers will be offered
training for advanced
software packages e.g.
Adobe Creative Suites
4. Teachers will be provided
on-site instruction on the use
of United Streaming,
Atomic Learning,
Inspiration, Powerpoint and Excel
2008-2009
ITRC,
Principal, IT
facilitator, all
campus
teachers
Campus
teachers, ITRC,
IT facilitator
Staff development time; UOP’s, IPG’s
Department of Instructional Technology
Teacher lesson plans and lab use
will demonstrate proficiency in
use of advanced software.
All campus
teachers, ITRC,
IT facilitator
Department of Instructional Technology
Every academic teacher will have
and utilize his/her United
Streaming and Atomic Learning
account to enhance curriculum.
Teachers will include examples of
Inspiration diagrams/outlines,
etc, Powerpoint presentations,
Excel spreadsheets, graphs and
charts to gain PDAS credit in the
technology domain.
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2008-2009
Training
sessions
offered all
periods once
per month.
Teacher lesson plans and lab use
will demonstrate proficiency in
use of
standard district software.
Lesson plans of teachers include
tech app TEKS
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5. Encourage leadership to put
Staff
Technology
more focus on technology
development
All campus
teachers, ITRC,
IT facilitator,
principal
Department of Instructional Technology
See above
Objective 2.5: Provide training on the use of electronic tools and information to support sound, data-driven instructional
decision-making.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
1.
AIMS training
Fall 2008
Associate
Principals, Dept.
Chairs
Benchmark contact
TAKS preparation and pullouts
Objective 2.6: Support teachers in exploring emerging technologies for instructional delivery and student centered
technology use.
Strategy
Timeline
Person(s)
Resources
Evidence
Support attendance at TCEA by
funding registration/workshops and
providing substitutes for faculty
members
February, 2009
2. Support attendance at summer
academies.
Spring, 2009
3. ITRC/campus technology
committee members will visit
school district known for advanced
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At least one
member of
each
academic
department
Teachers submit
requests to
dept.
chair
ITRC, Campus
technology
committee,
IT/Campus funding for
registration, possibly
workshops, providing
substitute teacher
Grants, campus funding
Campus funding
Teachers will attend workshops that
present new technologies for teaching.
Applying these new technologies in the
classroom will provide a model for
other faculty members.
Teachers will demonstrate proficiency
in use of new technologies to enhance
curriculum.
ITRC, Campus technology committee
members will present new ideas for
technology integration based on site
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integration of technology
Technology
4. IT “shopping list” will be evaluated
for new technologies
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campus
principal
ITRC, Campus
technology
committee
visit observations.
IT funding
New technologies will be acquired for
evaluation by faculty members.
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